US Bridges

IH 20 over Wichita ST

Fair

Tarrant County, Texas · 2.45 MI E of IH 35W · Structure no. 022200000813341

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
154,832
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 20 over Wichita ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 20 over Wichita ST in Tarrant County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 154,832 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 227,480 by 2033. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 154 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIH 20
CrossesWichita ST
Location2.45 MI E of IH 35W
RouteInterstate 20
CountyTarrant County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66147, -97.28077
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width154 ft (46.9 m)
Roadway width148 ft (45.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154,832 (2020)
Projected traffic227,480 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 20 over Wichita ST built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is IH 20 over Wichita ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does IH 20 over Wichita ST carry?

About 154,832 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH 20 over Wichita ST?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 154 ft wide.

Who owns IH 20 over Wichita ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.